Green MSP Alison Johnstone says she is clear that the Scotland Bill will create more opportunities here.

She says Scotland has a duty to use its powers to benefit the country.

"Let's become a bolder parliament."

SNP MSP Mark McDonald says the parliament will have to look at the way budgets are delivered at Holyrood. 

Labour MSP Malcolm Chisholm says he's been so obsessed with the block grant adjustment that he is in danger of ignoring the other points.

Mr Chisholm pays tribute to the Scottish government for "sticking to their guns" on the issue of block grant adjustment.

SNP MSP Stewart Maxwell says it is unfortunate the protracted fiscal framework negotiations impacted on the Devolution Committee's ability to carry out its scrutiny task. 

Mr Maxwell says he is particularly pleased the Scotland Bill recognises the permanence of the Scottish Parliament.

Mr Salmond says: "There is no greater honour in public life than to be a member of this parliament."

The former first minister concludes:"With that it's goodbye from me....for now."

Ms Marwick gives Mr Salmond an emotional tribute to more applause.

Alex Salmond says Scotland is not divided, but a country of different views.

Scotland is "diverse rather than divided", he adds.

Mr Salmond says:"There is no doubt as to the permanence of this institution."

Mr Salmond says the Scotland Bill represents a further transfer of power from London to Scotland which should be welcomed.

The former first minister says: "This parliament and this country are on a journey." 

SNP MSP Alex Salmond rises to give his final speech in Holyrood. 

Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott says the Smith Commission proposals did not go far enough.

Mr Scott, who sat on the commission, highlights his ambition to see further powers devolved to the islands.

Warm applause follows Mr McNeil's final speech and Presiding Oficer Tricia Marwick pays emotional and warm tribute to Mr McNeil.

Labour MSP Duncan McNeil gives his valedictory speech.

Mr McNeil says he has served in Holywood rather than Holyrood, to much mirth in the parliament.

Mr McNeil puts the slip down to a senior moment. 

The Labour stalwart concludes saying he has always tried to be an authentic voice for the families he represented. 

He says it has been an honour representing his constituency.

SNP MSP Linda Fabiani says the people of Scotland were misled in the run up to the independence referendum.

Scottish Conservative MSP Alex Johnstone intervenes to say Lord Smith says the vow made before the referendum has been delivered.

Ms Fabiani, who sat on the Smith Commission, says Lord Smith can speak for himself and says the Scotland Bill falls short. 

Devolution Committee convener Bruce Crawford says the committee still has some concerns about the contents of the Scotland Bill.

Mr Crawford says on balance the Scotland Bill meets the tests for the LCM to be agreed.

The SNP MSP says the delay in agreeing a fiscal framework hindered its scrutiny.

He says there remains some concerns about the deal, with disparity between the two governments.

MSPs should give their backing to the Scotland Bill when they debate it today, Holyrood's devolution committee, external has recommended.

The UK government legislation will hand greater control over areas including income tax, VAT and welfare to the Scottish Parliament.

But it needs the consent of the Scottish Parliament before it can become law.

MSPs will decide whether to give their approval to the bill today.

A vote in favour will allow the legislation to continue its passage through Westminster, with the new powers expected to come into force next year.

The Scottish Conservative constitution spokesperson says: "This is a big day for the Scottish Parliament.

"This is the day the Scottish Parliament prepares to graduate.

"The Scotland Bill will create a power house parliament."

Scottish Conservative constitution spokesperson Annabel Goldie says this debate marks her own journey since 1999.

Lady Goldie says she was delighted to be part of the Calman Commission and the Smith Commission and highlights her support for the bill she has given in the Lords.

The former Scottish Conservative leader pays warm tribute to John Swinney. 

"I shall particularly miss his huge outbursts of faux indignation."